Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Walmart Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2017-FY2026 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
7.7%
FY2026
5-year range
5.5% / 7.7%
FY2022-FY2026
Trend
+3.2%
vs FY2025
Sector context
#29 of 84
Consumer Staples
What the data says
At 7.7%, Walmart's return on assets (roa) ranks #29 of 84 in the Consumer Staples sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 5.5% in FY2023 to 7.7% in FY2026.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.7% in FY2026 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.9%.
Improved from 5.9% to 7.7% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#29 of 84 in Consumer StaplesTop 35% of 84This company 7.7% Sector average 5.7%
▼
+34.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Walmart's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2026, return on assets (roa) increased 3.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 2.0pp above the Consumer Staples sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.48 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong return on equity: 23.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 7.7% | +3.2% |
| FY2025 | 7.4% | +25.2% |
| FY2024 | 5.9% | +7.8% |
| FY2023 | 5.5% | -6.3% |
| FY2022 | 5.9% | +108.9% |
| FY2021 | 2.8% | -37.3% |
| FY2020 | 4.5% | -32.5% |
| FY2019 | 6.7% | -9.7% |
| FY2018 | 7.4% | -9.9% |
| FY2017 | 8.2% | +4.2% |
As of FY2026 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026